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Lessons From Last Time

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Join Lessons From Last Time host Ken Perry as he explores the real stories and lessons behind how leaders grow, adapt, and lead. Each month centers on a shared theme shaping today’s workplaces, explored through a mix of personal reflections and conversations with leaders who’ve lived it. Through engaging discussions, Ken uncovers the challenges, turning points, and lessons that shape strong cultures and meaningful connection at work. Listen anywhere you get podcasts!

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Meet Your Host

Ken Perry
Knowledge Coop
Ken Perry is the President & Founder of Knowledge Coop, a pioneering social learning platform for the mortgage industry. Ken is recognized for his dynamic speaking style and deep industry knowledge built on 25+ year of experience, covering regulatory changes and emerging trends. As a co-host of the "Lessons From Last Time" podcast, he shares insights and stories of resilience and growth. Ken and his wife live in Camas, WA, with their three children nearby.

Latest Episodes

Jake Roberts on Mission-Minded Leadership

In this episode of Lessons From Last Time, Navy SEAL veteran and sports minister Jake Roberts joins Ken to reflect on a life defined by service, resilience, and faith. From his time as a Navy SEAL officer to becoming a C12 chair, he examines the defining moments that helped him realize his life’s purpose as a leader.

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Eric Post on Connecting Across Divides

In this episode of Lessons From Last Time, we sit down with real estate and mortgage veteran, founder of Huzi AI, and US Marine Eric Post for an unfiltered talk on his commitment to try anything, connecting people from all walks of life, and reinventing himself. Eric shares how he “burned the boats” and fully immersed himself in everything he did to achieve real learning and greatness. He opens up about traveling to over 200 riots across the country, being on the ground in D.C. on January 6th, and how documenting the chaos shattered his worldview and instigated a painful yet necessary period of personal rebirth. You won't want to miss Eric's story on his quest for truth.

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Barry Long on Living Without Limits

This episode of Lessons From Last Time features Barry Long, real estate broker, accessibility consultant and trainer, and co-founder of ABLE Environments, who recounts the life changing moment that reshaped his definition of strength, success, and fulfillment. After a motorcycle accident left him paralyzed, Barry transformed paralysis into purpose. Through humility and hard-earned wisdom, Barry reminds us that resilience and adaptability are just as necessary in one’s personal life as in their professional and that laughter is sometimes the best medicine.

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Favorite Moments

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Matthew Cox on Identity Theft and Mortgage Fraud, A Cautionary Tale

Notorious fraudster Matthew Cox uncovers how he pulled off elaborate identity theft schemes in the mortgage industry. From fake IDs to financing cars under stolen identities, Cox reveals the step-by-step tactics he used to stay hidden for years. A rare look into the mind of a master manipulator who outsmarted the system.

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Michelle Berman-Mikel on Embracing Failure

Our first guest of the season, Michelle Berman-Mikel, founder of Berman Media PD, shares how loss, self-doubt, and starting over gave her the clarity to build her business and life with purpose. Her story offers a roadmap for turning adversity into opportunity and persevering through life's hard moments.

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Matt Graham on Carving Your Own Path

Matt Graham, the owner of MBS Live, is a critical figure in finance news. Widely recognized for his expertise, Graham is a go-to source for publications seeking the most up-to-date information on mortgage rates. As the owner of MBS Live, he plays a pivotal role in shaping and disseminating insights within the financial community.

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